6 of Europe’s most challenging hiking trails
From an epic trail stretching across the mountains in Slovenia to a two-week adventure in Scotland, these hikes are not for ...
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6 of the best beaches in Australia
Australia is home to some of the world’s best beaches – here are six of the finest across the country. From rocky cliffs and ...
Everybody is tempted to pop zits—but is there a safe way?
Can popping zits in this area cause infection and even death? Dermatologists weigh in on the viral claims, and how to take ...
Dracula-hunting and bear hides—inside the Romanian region that has it all
The Romanian region that inspired Bram Stoker is more fairy tale than horror story. Here’s your itinerary, from castles to ...
A look inside the growing Black RV camping movement
The number of Black campers in America has doubled in less than a decade, with some community groups teaming up to share ...
St. Peter's Basilica contains his tomb... right? Why there's still some doubt
Some believe the basilica on Vatican Hill was built over the martyred bones of the apostle Peter—but is that true? After ...
This worm-like parasite is killing off Florida’s native snakes
Snake lungworm disease, which infects at least 19 snake species, is poised to spread throughout the southeastern U.S.
Private jets are increasingly replacing car trips—for the ultra-wealthy
The ultra-rich are flying more on private jets, some of which emit more carbon per hour than an average person produces in a ...
Where to find the best tacos, coffee and Korean food in L.A.
California’s movie town puts the spotlight on multicultural cuisine offered by a diverse cast of chefs, restaurateurs and producers.
Polar bears live on ice—but new conditions are injuring them
Warming temperatures may be changing the ways ice forms, making it more likely to stick to and injure polar bears in two far ...
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Do you have a twin stranger? The surprising science behind doppelgängers
Scientists have found genetic similarities that can make total strangers share an uncanny resemblance. A portrait from the project "I'm not a look-alike!" The project has been used by researchers ...
It’s getting dark out again. Here’s why it’s actually good for your health.
As dark sky sanctuaries grow in popularity, scientists are revealing more of the benefits of darkness—from repairing DNA to ...